10 ideas for your dream wedding in Dubai

The stunning Dubai Opera has the ability to transform its proscenium arch theatre into a banquet hall, making it the perfect venue for a spectacular wedding celebration. Expect state-of-the-art equipment, surround sound and world-class hospitality at one of Dubai’s most sought-after locations. Feel free to invite all your loved ones, as the venue hosts up to 1,000 guests in a banquet-setting and up to 2,000 guests for a concert-style celebration.

If your venue vision points to luxury, Atlantis, The Palm should definitely be on the top of your list. Exchange vows on the Royal Terrace while enjoying traditional Arabian hospitality, or take the quirky route with 65,000 marine animals in the backdrop at The Lost Chambers. If you're tying the knot in winter, consider an outdoor wedding with poolside views or go all out with a celebration right on Atlantis' pristine beach.

You know you’re considering the very best when you have to choose between the sophisticated setting of a ballroom and the landscaped gardens of a pavilion – all at one location. The hotel's expert planners can help you coordinate the entire affair down to the very last detail, even if that's choosing a multi-tiered cake crafted by a master pâtissier. Armani Hotel promises a memorable start to your married life with exquisite overnight accommodation and luxurious spa facilities.

Touted as one of the world’s most luxurious hotels, the Burj Al Arab tops the dream wedding venue list. Couples can enjoy a sky-high wedding experience by taking vows on the hotel’s helipad, 212m above the waters of the Arabian Gulf. Closer to ground, there are numerous packages available, with dedicated services from the hotel’s wedding consultant. Consider dramatic arrival arrangements like helicopters and Rolls-Royce cars, consultations with pastry chefs and florists, and bridal treatments at the Talise Spa to keep you relaxed and ready for the big day.

Palazzo Versace Dubai is a neoclassical masterpiece with subtle traces of Arabian architecture. Featuring a striking entrance, high ceilings, landscaped gardens, and a range of well-crafted Italian furnishings, the hotel is truly symbolic of the Versace lifestyle. Here you can host up to 500 guests in the city’s most spectacular ballroom, flanked by a lovely patio, after taking your vows in the creekside garden. Exquisite Versace tableware, silk furnishings and intricate glassware will complete your splendid experience.